Tenancy & Housing
Tenancy & Housing judgments from New Zealand courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $1,944.21 for Damages and Rent Arrears
Tenancy Tribunal Dismisses Landlord's Methamphetamine Testing Claim
The Tenancy Tribunal dismissed the landlord's application for termination of the tenancy and reimbursement of methamphetamine testing costs due to insufficient evidence. The landlord did not provide enough proof that the tenant had used methamphetamine on the premises.
Tenancy Terminated for Non-Payment of Rent and Electricity Charges
The Tenancy Tribunal at Hastings terminated the tenancy of a tenant who failed to pay rent and electricity charges. The landlord was awarded damages for unpaid rent and electricity usage.
Tenant ordered to pay $13,126.12 for rent arrears and water rates
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Damages
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Bond
In this Tenancy Tribunal case, the tenant was ordered to pay the landlord $27.00 for rent arrears and the bond of $3,000.00. The landlord's name and identifying details were kept secret as the landlord was the most successful party in the case.
Tenant's Lease Terminated Due to Abandonment and Rent Arrears
Tenant Wins Cleaning Costs Reimbursement from Landlord
The Tenancy Tribunal ruled that the landlord must reimburse the tenants for cleaning costs because the property was not reasonably clean when the tenants moved in. The Tribunal considered photographic evidence and testimony from the tenants.
Tenant Ordered to Pay $810.18 for Rent Arrears and Cleaning Fees
Tenant ordered to pay rent arrears and return bond - Tenancy Tribunal ruling
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Carpet Damage Costs
Tenant Ordered to Pay Rent Arrears and Filing Fee
Tenant Granted Conditional Termination Order for Rent Arrears
Rent Arrears Lead to Termination of Tenancy
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because they were behind on their rent payments by at least 21 days. The landlord showed proof of these missed payments, resulting in the termination of the tenancy.
Tenant ordered to pay $7,794.03 for rent arrears and damages
Tenancy Terminated for Abandonment and Rent Arrears - Tenancy Tribunal Decision
The Tenancy Tribunal ended a tenant's lease because the tenant left the property without paying rent. The Tribunal ruled that the tenant abandoned the place and owed back rent, leading to the termination of the tenancy.